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Mothers are at a higher risk of developing varicose veins. Veins are the blood vessels that return blood from your extremities to your heart. To accomplish their goal, in the upright position, the blood in your leg veins is moving against gravity.

Many women either develop varicose veins or su� er through their deterioration during pregnancy. � ey tend to get worse with each successive pregnancy and as women age. Being overweight, carrying twins or higher multiples, and standing for long periods can also make you more susceptible.

� ere are multiple reasons why veins start dilating during pregnancy:• � e amount of blood in the mother’s body increases during

pregnancy, adding to the burden on her veins.

• � e progesterone levels during pregnancy rise, causing the walls of her blood vessels to relax.

• As the mother’s uterus grows, it puts pressure on the large vein on the right side of her body (the inferior vena cava), which in turn increases pressure in the leg veins.

• Mothers are more likely to get varicose veins if other members of their family have had them.

� e good news is that varicose veins tend to improve after you give birth, particularly if you didn’t have any before you got pregnant. And if they don’t get better; there are a variety of ways to treat them.

� ese include exercise, compression stockings and minimally invasive in o� ce procedures such as radio-frequency and laser closure.

To prevent or minimize varicose veins you can:• Exercise daily. Even just a brisk walk around the block can help

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• Strive to keep within the recommended weight range for your stage of pregnancy.

• Elevate your feet and legs whenever possible. Use a stool or box to rest your legs on when you’re sitting, and keep your feet elevated on a pillow when you’re lying down. Don’t sit or stand for long periods without taking breaks to move around.

• Sleep on your left side with your feet on a pillow. Wedge a pillow behind your back to keep yourself tilted to the left. Since the inferior vena cava is on the right side, lying on your left side relieves the vein of the weight of the uterus, thus decreasing pressure on the veins in your legs and feet.

• Wear special support hose. Prescription- strength hose, known as graduated-compression stockings work best and are available from medical supply stores and pharmacies. � ese stockings are twice as thick as normal pantyhose. Tight at the ankle, they get looser as they go up the leg, making it easier for blood to fl ow back up toward your heart. As a result, they help prevent swelling and may keep your varicose veins from getting worse. Put them on in the morning, while you’re still lying down, to prevent blood from pooling in your legs, and keep them on all day. � ese support hose may be bothersome, especially in hot weather, but bad varicose veins can be more uncomfortable.

If despite the routine measures mentioned above you have undue achiness and tiredness in your legs or have large bulgy veins, restless legs, or are just uncomfortable about your veins, please seek attention from a physician specializing in the care of venous insu� ciency.

Treatment of varicose veins is a necessity and not a luxury. It is always better to get your veins examined before developing irreversible e� ects of venous insu� ciency such as discolored legs or chronic venous ulcers. •

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6 Baby Bits Safe sleep guidelines, babywearing, breastfeeding tips and more for life with your sweetie.

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12 What if? High-Risk Pregnancies Local doctors provide the most common risk factors and what they may mean to you.

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Sleeping, eating and out & about —life with your little one has only just begun!

hush, little babySafe Sleep MeaSure S YOu Sh Ould KNOW aBOu T

Y our sleeping baby is the most precious thing in the world; take care of him at every possible moment. To combat preventable infant deaths, Baptist Hospital and the Metropolitan Nashville Public Health Depart-

ment’s Safe Sleep Committee aim to prevent unsafe sleep-related deaths in infants younger than 1 year of age. Baptist suggests these guidelines:

• Always place your baby to sleep alone in the crib or bassinet.

• Do not place babies to sleep on adult beds, chairs, sofas, waterbeds, pillows or cushions.

• Cribs should be free of toys, loose blankets, soft bedding, pillows or bumper pads. Put your baby to sleep on a firm mattress with a tight-fitting sheet.

• Cribs should be in a smoke-free area.

• Always place your baby to sleep on his back. Babies sleeping on their sides are more likely to accidentally roll onto their stomach.

• Consider using a sleepsack swaddle or wearable swaddling blanket. These can replace a loose blanket that can cover your baby’s face and interfere with his breathing.

• Discuss safe sleep practices with everyone who cares for your baby, including your child care provider, family members and friends.

For more information on Baptist Hospital and its safe sleep guidelines, visit baptisthospital.com/childbirth or call 284-BABY (2229).

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out & about with baby: wear him!

R unning errands can sometimes be uncomfortable for both Mom and Baby. Babies often prefer the touch of a parent as opposed to riding along in a stroller. Liz Koltis, co-leader at Nashville Babywearers (nashvillebabywear-

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• Aids in parent/infant bonding.

• Aids in building milk supply in nursing mothers.

• Builds confidence in new parents with reading baby’s cues and responding sooner to his needs.

• Babies cry and fuss less.

• Parents can attend to their own needs (and others) while still caring for their baby.

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• Baby thinks it’s fun!

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breastfeeding’s bestfor baby ... and mom, too!

T here are plenty of reasons why breast is best for baby. For instance, today, under the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies

are required to reimburse for lactation support and counseling for new mothers (without co-payments) and to underwrite breast pump rentals that allow them to express their milk. Kassandra Pack, R.N., a certified lactation consultant at Hendersonville Medical Center, shares other reasons why breastfeeding should be a new mom's first choice for her baby:

• It's nature’s intended method for optimal growth and development for human babies.

• It promotes mother-baby bonding. A baby held skin-to-skin after birth will typically have more stable vital signs, better oxygenation and blood sugar levels, and cry less than a baby in a crib.

• Breastmilk provides antibodies for protec-tion against illnesses. Other protective factors directly boost Baby’s immune system and decrease inflammation.

• It saves money. In addition to saving the cost of formula, a breastfed baby usually has fewer sick visits to the pediatrician. If parents are working, this translates into fewer hours taken off work to care for a sick child.

• Studies indicate that beyond the years of infancy and into adulthood the fact that one was breastfed continues to protect against certain diseases.

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M any parents can’t wait to start their

baby on cereal — if only for a few more minutes of shut eye! The thinking is, if you put a little cereal in Baby's bottle, he'll get a full tummy and sleep longer. But what's the REAL right age to start infants on cereal and the best way to give it to him? According to Christopher J. Keefer, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at Mehar-ry Medical College, “The introduction of solid food should take place between 4 and 6 months of age. A single-grain cereal — such as rice — is usually recommended as the first solid food. It should be mixed in a bowl with the liquid that the baby is accustomed to (such as breast milk or formula) until a medium consistency is reached, and then fed to the infant with a spoon." So what about slipping a little cereal into the bottle? "It's not the recommended way of introducing cereal to infants,” Keefer says.

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PrePare your familyWhen you know you’ve got a good chance at hav-ing high-risk pregnancy, and yet you really want to have another baby, know the risks and be ready for them. Soon-to-be fathers are part of the pregnancy, too, and it can really take a toll on them as well. The more informed they are the better. “Was I happy? Yes. Scared? Yes. It was all of this wrapped into one ball of emotion, that was hard to talk about at the time,” says Davis. “It was her body going through it, but I was emotionally stressed as well as her. You never forget some-thing like that.” Of course you will discuss everything with your OB/GYN — are you ready for another baby? Go over all of the risks involved and make sure you have a complete understanding of them and what may happen. When you are fully prepared for your pregnancy and know what to expect should complications arise, you will be ready for it. Be aware of some of the most common risk factors. According to Brad S. Chesney, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., of Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Depart-ment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Five of the

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ARE YOU AT RISK?Your OB/GYN may decide that your pregnancy is "high risk" if you develop complications or if you have a greater chance of developing certain complications. Common high risk conditions include:

• You are either under 17 or over 35 years old.

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most common factors for high-risk pregnancies include obesity, hypertension, advanced mater-nal age, history of preterm delivery and previous uterine surgery. With careful education, planning and monitoring we can mitigate some of these risks." “Pregnancy complications are scary,” says Cornelia “Connie” Graves, M.D., medical director at Tennessee Maternal Fetal Medicine and the director of perinatal services at Baptist Hospital and MTMC. "Some complications may mean you need special care, some can be man-aged easily and some can be life threatening. But having a high-risk pregnancy doesn’t mean you can’t have a healthy, full-term baby."

Risk: PRevious suRgeRiesWomen who have uterine surgery from previous pregnancies or other complications are also at an increased risk. When the Davis family was expecting its second child and knew that their pregnancy was a high-risk one, certain precau-tions were taken. Because of her incompetent cervix, Chrissy required a cervical cerclage (suture) procedure. It's what helped their second baby, Payton, arrive full-term and healthy, how-ever should the Davis family try for another child it could cause complications. "Those with a history of surgery on the cervix are more likely to have cervical incompetence resulting in the loss of a pregnancy during the second trimester," says Chesney. "Patients with this history can be monitored more closely with serial ultrasounds and a cervical cerclage to attempt to take some of the pressure off of a shortened cervix." Women who have had a cesarean section are also at a greater risk should they decide to have a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Although there are risks of uterine rupture, Chesney states, "These risks can be moder-ated with close, continuous monitoring of the mother and fetus during the labor process or a scheduled cesarean delivery. The cesarean is, of course, a surgery with its own risks to mother and fetus. Those with a history of surgery requir-ing operation on the contractile portion of the uterine muscle such as the removal of fibroids or a classical cesarean are at even greater risk. A VBAC is contraindicated and a scheduled cesarean is the only way to reduce the risk in these patients."

Risk: PReeclamPsiaChesney says that preeclampsia (pregnancy induced hypertension resulting from a previous condition), affects seven percent of pregnancies. "It's an extremely serious medical condition that can result in temporary or even permanent injury to both the mother and her fetus," Chesney adds. "Maternal brain injuries such as eclampsia (seizure) and stroke as well as damage to the maternal kidneys and liver are all possible." Pre-eclampsia, or chronic hypertension, poses a risk because the mother can have restricted blood, oxygen and nutrition flow to the baby which can result in low amniotic fluid and poor fetal growth. Mothers that have had preeclampsia have a 25 percent chance at having it again with each pregnancy afterward. "The only known cure for preeclampsia is delivery," adds Chesney.

Risk: comPlicated HealtH HistoRyYour health before conception as well as your overall family history can have a major impact on your pregnancy. "Obesity is more and more prevalent in the United States with greater than one-third of women in this category," says Chesney. "Obese mothers are more likely to have pre-existing conditions such as hypertension or diabetes and are more likely to have prenatal complications including gestational diabetes, hypertension and preeclampsia. Delivery complications like shoul-der dystocia with the fracture of fetal bones, possible permanent nerve injury and a nearly 50 percent cesarean rate are known. Miscar-riage and stillbirth are also more prevalent in this population." Chesney suggests that women that fall into this category should highly consider losing weight before conception. Graves also states, "Poorly controlled chronic disease during pregnancy can increase the risks of significant maternal and fetal complications. Counseling prior to becoming pregnant is rec-ommended for all women with chronic disease, especially those with diabetes." If you have a family history of certain genetic diseases (such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell), you may face a high-risk pregnancy. Graves suggests consultation and genetic testing regarding your best next steps. Maternal-fetal medicine specialists have special training in performing invasive genetic testing — such as amniocentesis — to know what you're facing.

Risk: oldeR ageWomen who are or become pregnant for the first time at 35 or older may be a candidate for high-risk pregnancy. "Pregnancy after age 35 can present challenges for both the mother and fetus," says Chesney. "Women in this age group are more likely to develop medical issues during pregnancy such as hypertension, preeclampsia and gestational diabetes and are also more likely to have multiples (twins or more), preterm delivery, miscarriages, stillbirth or may need a cesarean delivery." Chesney suggests that with the right help from your doctor which may include prenatal counseling, weight manage-ment, smoking cessation, medication modifica-tion, genetic counseling and others can mitigate some of these risks. Graves agrees, "Women who have chil-dren younger than 17 or older than 35, are at increased risk for complications during preg-nancy." "Women older than 35 are also more likely to have a baby with chromosomal problems like Down syndrome and others so screening and diagnostic testing are offered as part of the prenatal care," adds Chesney. "Closer monitor-ing of fetal well-being may be indicated as well, especially in women ages 40 and older."

Risk: PReteRm"Mothers with a history of preterm delivery in the past are twice as likely to deliver preterm again," says Chesney. Progesterone injections starting between 16 and 20 weeks with the last dose administered at 36 weeks is recommended to help the pregnancy along. "Those with an ultra-sound documented short cervix may be treated with vaginal progesterone or a suture that ties the cervix closed," Chesney says. But, knowing that you are at risk for preterm delivery can have it's advantages. For instance, your doctor can administer a vaginal swab for a glycoprotein known as Fetal Fibronectin. "This can be helpful in identifying those at risk for preterm delivery," says Chesney. "The test can be administered between 24 and 34 weeks gestation to a patient with contractions. If negative, there is a 99 per-cent chance that she will not deliver over a two week time frame. If positive, administration of steroids to decrease the risk of common preterm fetal morbidities, admission for observation, rest and some medications may be indicated."

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A s you reach for the remote control, your precious bundle rolls off the bed and lands on the floor with a thump. You’re mortified. And scared.

Yesterday, when your husband asked how soon your son would roll over, you said “any day now.” Now you just turned your back for a second and it happened. If he’s hurt, you’ll never forgive yourself.

In Good CompanyEven the most prepared and best-intentioned new parents make mistakes. Warming a bottle a bit too long and failing to test the temp? Done it. Forgetting to buckle the chest clip on the car seat? Yes, I’ve done that, too. And my kids are OK. Our tendency to believe there is a right way to parent may cause us to feel we’ve failed, even when everything is fine. While my son slept safely and happily in his swing, I lay in my own bed feeling defeated because I couldn’t get him to sleep in his crib. “We have more choices than ever as new parents, and we can see everywhere what other parents are doing,” says Devra Renner, MSW, co-author of Mommy Guilt: Learn to Worry Less, Focus on What Matters

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Most and Raise Happier Kids (Amacom; 2005). You’re probably doing a better job than you think, but – no matter what you do – it may not feel good enough. Any small slip-up can send you over the edge when you’re running on too little sleep and too much anxiety. How We ReactIt’s common for new parents to catastrophize about the consequences of their errors, says Sana Johnson-Quijada, M.D., a psychiatrist and mother of three. When the baby bonks her head on the door jamb as you carry her in your arms, worst-case thinking prevails. “What if she has a closed-head injury?” you wonder. “What if she develops seizures or swelling?” “Maybe there’s brain damage.” Anxiety builds, too. “We don’t choose our feelings,” Johnson-Quijada says, “they choose us.” Parenting is an enormous responsibility, so it’s easy to over-personalize mistakes. In our rush to judgment, we focus on internal, global and stable causes for our errors and ignore external or changeable factors involved. For example, a new mom who struggles to get a comfortable latch during breastfeeding may conclude she isn’t naturally nurturing or that she’s not tuned in to her baby. Attributing shortcomings to lack of ability,

rather than lack of experience, prevents us from learning new skills. Self-blame undermines new moms’ self-confidence. “We tend to second guess ourselves more than we need to,” says Renner. Unsure we can trust our instincts, we look to others for advice on how to do parenting right. And the cycle continues. Befriend Yourself and Move ForwardFeelings of calm, generosity and connectedness are restored when we treat ourselves as trea-sured friends instead of internal enemies. “If you want to be a good mom, fight hard to be good to yourself,” says Johnson-Quijada. Here’s how:

Acknowledge biology. If your baby has a high-intensity, hard-to-soothe temperament, he’ll cry more often and longer than a happy-go-lucky infant. That’s not an indict-ment of your parenting prowess.

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Take time away. Mistakes are magnified by the constant grind of new parenting tasks. “You can’t give what you don’t have,” Johnson-Quijada says. Step back, get perspective and renew your energy.

Be yourself. Tune in to who you are as a person and go in that direction. Self-care is more important than sleep-ing when the baby sleeps. When you disappoint yourself, practice com-passion. As Albert Einstein said, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has not tried anything new.” Great moms aren’t born with the instincts of "The Baby Whisperer" or the behavior-modifi-cation skills of the SuperNanny. They are made through the ups and downs of experience. Heidi Smith Luedtke is a psychologist and author of De-tachment Parenting: 33 Ways to Keep Your Cool When Kids Melt Down (Heidi Luedtke Media; 2012). She is grateful for the lessons she learns from her kids.

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new parent servicesbreastfeeding, childbirth & newborn servicesA Mother’s Place342.5650 http://tristarwomensandchildrens.comBreast-feeding products and support services. Open Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

American College of Nurse-Midwives888-643-9433 • midwife.orgLocate local nurse-midwives and information on midwifery.

Bradley Method Childbirth Educators800-422-4784 • bradleybirth.comNatural, partner-coached childbirth classes focusing on inward natural breathing and relaxation.

International Cesarean Awareness Network 800-686-4226 • ican-online.orgInformation and support for women having C-sections and vaginal births after cesareans (VBAC).

International Childbirth Education Association800-624-4934 • icea.orgReferral for area childbirth educators and doulas.

Lactation Center and Boutique at MTMC396-4167In-hospital breast-feeding supply store with nursing bras and pump rentals. Outpatient consultations are also available. Open Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

La Leche Leaguellleus.org/state/Tennessee.htmlDavidson/Greater Nashville • 353-9596Hermitage/Wilson • 883-6823 or 477-9289Rutherford • 714-4549Sumner • 323-7158Williamson • 472-1885 or 834-328724-hour helpline • 877-452-5324lalecheleague.orgSupport and information for breast-feeding mothers.

Lamaze Childbirth Educators851-7779 • lamazenashville.comClasses for parents wishing to utilize the Lamaze technique during childbirth.

McDoula243-4830 • mcdoula.comPrenatal and labor support and Christian-centered childbirth education.

Midwives Alliance of North America888-923-6262 • mana.orgFind local midwives.

Nine Months and Beyond • 877-365-6262ninemonthsandbeyond.comLabor doula services, birth tub rental, breast pump rental, lactation and birth plan consultations, Hypnoba-bies childbirth classes and more.

Nurses for Newborns Foundation313-9989 • nfnf.org/tennesseeIn-home nursing visits and positive parenting skill build-ing for at-risk families.

Once Upon a Child • 790-8081 • ouac.comBreast pump sales, rentals and more.

Reeves-Sain Drug Store896-5731 • reevessain.comNursing supplies and breast pumps.

Smile, Mommy! Diaper Service810-9113 • smilemommy.comCloth diaper service in Davidson, Wilson and William-son Counties.

child safetyAmerican Red CrossCannon, Rutherford • 893-4272midtnredcross.orgDavidson, Sumner • 250-4300Wilson • 444-5503nashvilleredcross.orgWilliamson • 790-5785williamsoncountyredcross.orgInstruction in CPR, first aid, safety and baby sitting.

Baby Safe Homes 975-8854 • babysafehomes.comHome safety evaluations, product installation and more in Middle Tennessee.

Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 936-1000 • vanderbiltchildrens.comMiddle Tennessee's only children's hospital provides the most comprehensive pediatric, family-centered care in the area. It's website includes health and safety information, including car seat safety.

Consumer Product Safety Commission800-638-2772 • cpsc.govInformation on safety standards for cribs, toys, chil-dren’s products and recalls.

Department of Human Services (DHS)http://state.tn.us/humanservChildren's health and welfare, amber alert information and more.

National Child Safety Council • 800-327-5107nationalchildsafetycouncil.orgInformation on keeping kids safe from predators, crime prevention and more.

Safe Kids of Cumberland Valley • 936-7656safekids.orgThe local affiliate of the national Safe Kids Campaign

is led by Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. The mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury in ages 14 and younger.

Safety Store at Children's Hospital 936-1869Provides low-cost safety products, resources and education. Car seat safety inspections available by appointment.

childbirth classesBaptist Hospital Childbirth Center2000 Church St., Nashville284-2229 • baptisthospital.com/childbirthChildbirth education; Lamaze childbirth; Play it Again childbirth refresher; Great Expectations: An Early Preg-nancy Class; Comprehensive Breastfeeding; Prepar ing for a Cesarean Section; Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be; Tots on Tour; Marvelous Multiples; Breastfeeding Sup-port Groups; prenatal/postpartum water exercise; and infant and child CPR.

Hendersonville Medical Center355 New Shackle Island RoadHendersonville342-1919 • tristarhendersonville.comBreastfeeding, Labor of Love, Newborn Care and a new siblings class.

Maury Regional Medical Center1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia931-490-7046 • mauryregional.comComprehensive childbirth (labor, birth, comfort measures, anesthesia, postpartum), Baby Basics, breastfeeding classes (breastfeeding consulting available), Just for Siblings, infant CPR. Free tours, weekend classes.

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Middle Tennessee Medical Center 1700 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro396-4502 • mtmc.org/childbirthBright Beginnings education program: Childbirth Preparation & Newborn Care (weekday and week-end), Breastfeeding Basics, Breastfeeding Works, Big Brothers- and Sisters-to Be, Family and Friends CPR, Expectant Parents Tour, Childbirth Preparation & Newborn Care Information Basket for moms-to-be who cannot attend class sessions.

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic OB/GYN Department1004 N. Highland Ave., Ste. C, Murfreesboro867-8030 • mmclinic.comThe Healthy Woman to Healthy Mommy class is for women planning to become pregnant or moms-to-be early in their pregnancies. The class takes place on the first Tuesday each month from 6 - 7 p.m. and fo-cuses on lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, testing during pregnancy, safe medications and more.

Nashville General Hospital at Meharry1818 Albion St., Nashville341-4410 • nashvillegeneral.orgBreastfeeding, childbirth preparation, early preg-nancy.

Northcrest Medical Center100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield384-1600 • northcrest.comLabor of Love, Breastfeeding Basics, First Aid/CPR and Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be classes.

Push Childbirth Education1400 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., #112, Nashville497-7527 • pushchildbirth.comGroup and private classes cover topics like creating a birth plan, labor support, comfort/relaxation tech-niques, breastfeeding, nutrition/healthy lifestyle.

Stonecrest Medical Center200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna342-1919 • tristarstonecrest.comBirth & Beginnings, siblings, breastfeeding.

Summit Medical Center5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage342-1919 • tristarsummit.comBreastfeeding, Labor of Love, sibling classes.

Sumner Regional Medical Center555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin328-8888 • mysumnermedical.comPrepared childbirth and newborn care, breastfeeding and Early Pregnancy classes.

University Medical Center1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon444-8262, ext. 2563 universitymedicalcenter.comPrepared childbirth, breastfeeding.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville936-1414 • mc.vanderbilt.eduChildbirth, Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, Sibling, CPR, Vanderbilt's Group Prenatal Care.

Williamson Medical Center4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin791-CARE • williamsonmedicalcenter.orgBreastfeeding, Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be, childbirth education series (includes nutrition and newborn care).

The Women’s and Children's Hospital at Centennial2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville • 342-1919 tristarwomenandchildrens.comAnother Time Around Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding, Infant CPR/Safety, Just for Me Sibling Class (ages 4 - 8), Labor of Love Childbirth Prepara-tion, Newborn Care, Sibling Stroll (ages 2 - 3) and Grandparents Class.

parent groupsFood Allergy Moms of Murfreesborofoodallergymoms.webs.comMeet and make new friends at this group for moms and children in Rutherford County who deal with food allergies.

Middle Tennessee Dads’ Group553-2330 • meetup.com/NashDads/Stay-at-home dads and others meet every Tuesday with their children for playtime and more.

MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) momsclub.org/links.html#TennesseeStay-at-home mothers offering play dates and other


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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)mops.orgMoms with children from birth through kindergarten meet for fun, friendship, learning, discussions and crafts. Visit website for various local chapters.

Parents of Twins and Triplets Organizationnashpotato.orgSupport for multiple births through an exchange of ideas, experiences, resources and other info.

miscellaneousAttachment Parenting International828-9115 • attachmentparenting.orgStrengthening family attachment through education, support, advocacy and research.

International Cesarean Awareness Network800-686-4226 • ican-online.orgPlease see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."

Junior League Family Resource Center936-2558 • vanderbiltchildrens.com/frcLocated inside Children's Hospital, the center provides information to families and caregivers of chronically ill

children or children with disabilities.

March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter399-3200 • marchofdimes.com/tennesseeOffers support for families of premature babies and works to improve the health of all babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Nashville Birth Network530-6459 • nashvillebirthnetwork.orgFree monthly meetings to promote awareness of mother-friendly maternity care.

Parent Pathway • 383-0994 • pcat.org24-hour help line: 800-356-6767Free support for families of newborns to 5 years, operated in conjunction with Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee.

Parents Reaching Out646-1796 • parentsreachingout-tn.orgSupport for parents enduring high-risk pregnancies or those with infants in intensive care.

Postpartum Support International800-944-4773 • postpartum.netPromotes awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing worldwide. Provides local resource information for women with perinatal mood disorders.

Tennessee's Early Intervention System (TEIS)800-852-7157 • tn.gov/education/teisA voluntary educational program for families with children ages birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays.

Tennessee Office of Vital Records • 741-1763http://health.state.tn.us/vrKeeps and provides birth records for the state.

outingsindoor play centers Inside Out615 Baker's Bridge Road, Franklin778-8733 • insideoutplaypark.comOpen play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. Admission for pre-walkers is $5.

Monkey's Treehouse91 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood942-7911 • themonkeystreehouse.comOpen play times are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Admission is $7.

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Shipwrecked Playhouse99 Seaboard Lane, Franklin866-9358 • shipwreckedplayhouse.comHours are Mon - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Admission is $7.

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Classes listed below are for children ages 12 months and younger.

Baby Signsbabysigns.comLearn sign language with your baby. Find instructors in Davidson, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties at the website.

Elite Energy Gymnastics890-6611 • eliteenergygymnastics.comStart your infant off with a class like Tumble Tots start-ing at 12 months.

Gymboree Play & Music221-9004 • gymboreeclasses.comStimulating developmental play and music programs for newborns and older.

Kindermusikkindermusik.comFind music, movement and early socialization classes for newborns and older in Middle Tennessee.

Let It ShineFranklin: 369-3547 Spring Hill: 931-486-0410letitshinegym.comMom and child movement classes are fun for ages 12 months and older.

Mpact Gymnastics 377-3444 • mpactgymnastics.com My Buddy & Me is an age-appropriate development and movement parent/tot class for ages 18 months - 3 years old.

The Music Class 777-9314themusicclass.com/nashville An early childhood music and movement program for ages birth - 6 years.

Music Together musictogether.com International research-based early childhood music and movement program. Classes in Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Murfreesboro and Nashville.

Music with Mommie • 478-5257musicwithmommie.comStarting at 5 months, your baby can enjoy high energy music and movement in Brentwood, Murfreesboro and Nashville.

My GymBrentwood • 371-5437my-gym.com/brentwood Hendersonville • 824-8002

my-gym.com/hendersonvilleBring your 3-month-old (or older baby) for stretches, exercises, infant songs and dancing.

storytimes for babiesBellevue Public Library 862-5854library.nashville.org650 Colice Jeanne RoadNashville

• Mon at 10 a.m.

Bethesda Public Library • 790-1887lib.williamson-tn.org4905 Bethesda Road, Thompson's Station

• Third Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m.Brentwood Public Library • 371-0090brentwood-tn.org/library8109 Concord Road, Brentwood

• Sat at 10:30 a.m. (although this is an all ages story-time, it is popular among moms and babies)

Gallatin Public Library • 452-1722gallatinlibrary.org123 E. Main St., Gallatin

• Wed at 9:45 a.m.

Green Hills Public Library • 862-5863library.nashville.org3701 Benham Ave., Nashville

• Mon at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., Tue at 10:30 a.m.

Hermitage Branch Library • 880-3951library.nashville.org3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage

• Tue at 1 p.m.

Inglewood Branch Library • 862-5866library.nashville.org4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville

• Mon at 10:30 a.m.

La Vergne Public Library • 793-7303lavergnetn.gov5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne

• Thu at 10 a.m., September - April

Madison Public Library • 862-5868library.nashville.org610 Gallatin Pike S., Nashville

• Mon at 10:30 a.m.

Nashville Public Library • 862-5785library.nashville.org615 Church St., Nashville

• Wed at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. (no program on the first Wed of the month; none in March, June and July)

Nolensville Public Library • 776-5490lib.williamson-tn.org915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville

• Second Saturday each month at 9:30 a.m.

Smyrna Public Library • 459-4884linebaugh.org400 Enon Springs Road W., Smyrna

• Fri at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Williamson County Public Library595-1244 • lib.williamson-tn.org1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin

• Fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m.

infant swim lessons davidson countyAmerican Red Crossredcross.org/tn/nashvilleLearn-to-Swim parent and child classes for 6 months and older are available by registering on the website.

Bellevue YMCA8101 Hwy. 100, Nashville646-9622 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.

Donelson-Hermitage YMCA3001 Lebanon Road, Nashville889-2632 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $56 members, $82 non-members.

Downtown YMCA1000 Church St., Nashville254-0631 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Four lessons are $35 members, $62 non-members.

Green Hills Family YMCA4041 Hillsboro Circle, Nashville297-6529 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.

Gordon Jewish Community Center801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville356-7170 • nashvillejcc.orgBaby Sharks is a parent/child class for ages 6 months and older; Blue Sharks are private, child-only lessons. Prices vary.

Harding Place Family YMCA411 Metroplex Drive, Nashville834-1300 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $56 members, $82 non-members.

Vanderbilt Swim School2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville343-6627 • vanderbilt.edu/studentrec/aquatics/swim-school/Parent and child lessons starting at 6 months.

rutherford countyMTSU Rec Center1848 Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro898-2104 • mtsu.edu/camprec



Parent and child aquatics (PCA) are 30-minute ses-sions for ages 6 - 36 months and cost $50.

Ms. Sue's Swimming459-5124 • mssueswimming.comOutdoor Parent and Child lessons for ages 6 months - 3 years take place May - August.

North Rutherford County Family YMCA2001 Motlow College Drive, Smyrna220-9622 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child swim lessons for ages 6 months and older. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.

Patterson Park Community Center521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro • 893-7439Swim Preschool program, based on the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, is available for ages 6 months and older.

Rutherford County Family YMCA205 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro895-5995 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child swim lessons for ages 6 months and older. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.

sumner countySea Star Swim School127 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville822-8800 • swimatseastar.com

Infant/parent lessons start at 6 months and take place quarterly year round. Call for tuition.

Sumner County Family YMCA102 Bluegrass Commons, Hendersonville826-9622 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.

williamson countyBrentwood Family YMCA8207 Concord Road, Brentwood373-9622 • ymcamidtn.orgMommy & Me Swim classes throughout the year.

Franklin Family YMCA501 South Royal Oaks Blvd., Franklin591-0322 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child swim classes for babies 6 months and older in the indoor pool. Includes six session on Tue/Thu from 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. or Sat/Sun sessions (call for times). Member rate is $51 for six sessions, $82 for non-members.

Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin 790-5719, ext. 19 • wcparksandrec.comParent & Tot class on Saturdays from 10 - 10:30 a.m. Three classes for $35.

Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill2902 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill302-0971, ext. 23 • wcparksandrec.com Parent Parent & Tot class on Saturdays from 10 - 10:30 a.m. Four classes for $40.

Maryland Farm YMCA5101 Maryland Way, Brentwood373-2900 • ymcamidtn.orgMommy & Me Classes. Six sessions on Tue, Wed, Thu for two weeks for ages 6 - 36 months or four sessions on Saturdays. Six sessions are $51 for members, $82 for non-members. Four Saturday sessions are $35 for members; $66 for non-members.

wilson countyGuppies and Dolphins Swim7204 N. Lamar Road, Mt. Juliet416-3615 • swimclass.orgGuppies & Gold Fish (parent/child) for ages 6 months and older. Cost is $50 for eight 45-minute lessons.

Jimmy Floyd Center511 Castle Height Ave. N., Lebanon453-4545 • lebanontn.orgMommy & Me classes for 6 - 24 months. Cost for eight 30-minute lessons is $50 members, $60 non-members.

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CertifiedNurse Midwife

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NeonatalIntensiveCare Unit(NICU) or Neonatology Services

What's New and Additional Features

BAPTIST HOSPITAL CHILDBIRTH CENTER2000 Church St., Nashville284-2229 • baptisthospital.com/childbirth

7,000 LDR doctor’s discretion • • Level IIIb

Advanced maternal infant center focused on family-center care; extensive preg-nancy, childbirth and breast-feeding education classes; free tours every Mon; spacious birthing rooms; high-risk pregnancy care; lactation boutique; breast-feeding support groups and consults; free e-newsletter.

HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER355 New Shackle Island RoadHendersonville • 338-1000 hendersonvillemedicalcenter.com

700 LDRP doctor’s discretion on call 24/7 • Level IIa

Childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn and sibling class-es; family-centered care; mother/infant couplet care; lactation support, supplies and rentals.

MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia931-381-1111 • mauryregional.com

1,500 LDR doctor’s discretion

available 24/7 • Level IIb

New LDRs, postpartum, NICU with lactation bou-tique; neonatology and nurse pracitioners in house 24/7; NICU RNs at every birth; professional photogra-phy service available.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER 1700 Medical Center Pkwy.Murfreesboro 396-4502 • mtmc.org/childbirth

2,900 LDR doctor’s discretion • • Level IIIa

New, larger labor, delivery and postpartum rooms; new NICU and nursery; free e-newsletter; high-risk care; extensive education; free tours; flexible rooming-in; lactation boutique; "birth" day celebration; professional photography; room-service dining.

NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT MEHARRY1818 Albion St., Nashville341-4000 • nashville.org/hosp/general

1,250 LDR doctor’s discretion • • Level IIb

Family-centered care; bilin-gual childbirth and breast-feeding education programs; flexible rooming-in option; mother-to-mother commu-nity support.

NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield384-2411 • northcrest.com

800 LDRP doctor’s discretion on call 24/7 • Level IIa

Childbirth, breastfeeding and sibling classes taught by certified childbirth edu-cators; certified lactation consultants available with boutique for supplies and pump rental.

STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna768-2000 • stonecrestmedical.com

1,300 LDRP doctor’s discretion on call 24/7 • Level IIa

Family-centered childbirth education programs; state-of-the-art LDRPs; photography; room service for patients.

SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage316-3000 • summitmedicalcenter.com

1,560 LDRP doctor’s discretion • • Level IIIa

New AirStrip OB technology; rooming-in; 24/7 in-house neonatology and obstetric coverage; lactation bou-tique; L and D tours; guest tray for meals after delivery.

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Labor, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) or Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum room (LDRP)

IVRequired

24-HourIn-HouseAnesthesia

CertifiedNurse Midwife

CertifiedLactationConsultant

NeonatalIntensiveCare Unit(NICU) or Neonatology Services

Additional Features

SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin328-8888 • mysumnermedical.com

800 LDR doctor’s discretion

24-hour on call • Level IIa

Newly renovated women’s unit with new LDRs, postpar-tum rooms and nursery, and special care nursery. Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes taught by certified instructors.

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon443-2563 universitymedicalcenter.com

750 LDR

patient's choice/ doctor’s discretion

• • • Level IIa

Free childbirth and breast-feeding classes taught by certified instructors; rooming-in or 24-hour staffed newborn nursery available; complimen-tary room service for parents; family-centered care.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville322-5000 • mc.vanderbilt.edu

4,200 LDR doctor’s discretion • • • Level IIIc

Nitrous oxide option for man-aging pain in labor; free tours; free CPR classes; childbirth classes include Centering Pregnancy; hydrotherapy tub during labor; breastfeeding support/lactation boutique. Newborn emergency ground and air transport services available; professional pho-tography services available.

WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin435-6025williamsonmedicalcenter.org

1,400 LDR doctor’s discretion • • Level IIb

Personalized care; all staff trained in neonatal resuscita-tion; sibling and breastfeeding classes; certified childbirth education; flexible rooming in; 24-hour staffed newborn nursery; daily certified lacta-tion staff available.

THE WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT CENTENNIAL2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville342-1000, 342-1919 (MedLine)thewomenshospital.com

3,200 LDR doctor’s discretion • • Level IIIb

OB/GYN ER staffed 24/7; 60-bed NICU; 24-hour OB hospitalist & neonatology cov-erage; family-friendly rooms and birthing options; mother/infant couplet care; high-risk maternity care; childbirth edu-cation classes; lactation bou-tique; breastfeeding consults; "text4baby" education.

Level I: Facility provides basic care for uncomplicated maternity and neonatal patients.

Level IIa: Facility provides care for uncomplicated maternal and neonatal patients, and for patients with mild obstetric and neonatal illnesses who do not require specialized services.

Level IIb: Facility is capable of managing more complex maternal and neonatal abnormalities such as deliveries prior to 34 gestational weeks, care of newborns requiring umbilical vessel catheters and protracted mechanical ventilation.

Level IIIa: Can provide subspecialty care for patients with severe and compli -cated neonatal disorders; has the capability to provide sustained conventional mechanical ventilation and perform minor surgeries.

Level IIIb: Provide comprehensive care for extremely low birth weight infants; can provide advanced respiratory support. Of fers a full range of pediatric medi -cal subspecialists.

Level IIIc: Provides subspecialty care for patients with severe and complicated neonatal disorders. In addition to Level IIIb services, also of fers prompt and on-site access to a full range of pediatric medical subspecialists, advanced imaging, and pediatric surgical specialists.

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Of all the choices you make as a woman, none

are more critical than those you make about your

children. The memories of the day she was born.

His first broken bone. The night in the ER with a

fever of 104. These days will always be with you.

At Sumner Regional, we get it. We are board-

certified pediatricians. We are ER physicians and

surgeons. We are compassionate and highly-

skilled nurses. But we’re also moms and dads,

grandfathers and uncles and godmothers. And at

Sumner Regional Medical Center, your family

is at the center of our family’s world.

Middle Tennessee Medical Center’s focus is on a family birth experience. From our expert physicians and staff to the quality care we offer, our facility was built around you, providing you with comfort and support so you can focus on your new arrival.

Our comprehensive program also includes many amenities:

• Comprehensive level 3A neonatal intensive care unit• 24/7/365 OB physician on site in the labor

and delivery unit• Certified lactation specialists• Variety of educational offerings• Expert photography• Your baby’s first birthday party

We want your experience to be the best possible.Call us to schedule a tour and see for yourself.

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